Portfolio Product Coach

Job Overview

Overview

Impact the moment

At McGraw Hill, we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide every day. We design intuitive and effective tools and experiences that maximize teachers’ time and students’ learning. We do all of this in a supportive and collaborative environment where we work alongside brilliant colleagues, touch lives around the world, see the difference our hard work makes, and continue our paths of lifelong learning.

How can you make an impact?

The Portfolio Product Coach is a critical component for groups of large, scaled Product Teams.  The Portfolio Product Coach focuses on the overarching framework for the organization in question.  They must be able to understand how the different pieces of team architecture, functionality, and development fit into the global structure.  This requires them to be able to switch between a micro and macro viewpoint of the development of the organization.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States and requires up to 15% travel for the year.

What you will be doing:

• Form and coach the Product Team to ensure cohesive flow and dependency management
• Understand and communicate architectural needs and requirements across teams
• Maintain the integrity of the end-state vision across a diverse group of teams
• Provide guidance, validation, and context to teams to assist with alignment to end-state goals
• Collaborate with the Expedition Lead to ensure that the focus for the teams remains on the end state, with the knowledge that this may constitute a shifting target
• Articulate architectural and developmental specifics from teams to leadership accurately

You should apply if you have:

• 7-10 years relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Strong experience working with Lean; must have a breadth of experience in a variety of Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and portfolio management experience
• Knowledgeable of new/emerging practices and coaching techniques (attendance and participation at conferences, user groups, speaking engagements, blogging etc.)
• Prior experience mentoring teams to adopt Agile practices as an external coach, ScrumMaster, or Product Owner
• Project management experience, as well as a background in technical implementation to support development and architectural requirements

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfillment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $130,000 - $150,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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